parkrun Virtual Volunteer 4+

1st time volunteer usage

Hi volunteered today for the 1st time and was the timekeeper for the event. I found the app was very easy to use & to also the “submit results” so generally I think the app is pretty good with a fairly nice UI. The only improvement I think you should consider to reduce false times is to reduce the size of the touchpad to an area that covers the “Stopwatch” icon, say about 2-3mm above & below & 6-8mm on both sides & use a contrasting (maybe bright green button icon) colour to mark the touchpad. I only logged 1 false time when I accidentally brushed the touchpad close to the edge of the screen, otherwise all was good! 😀👍

Does the job

Feature request: allow users to volunteer directly from the app. Allow them to choose event, date and preferred role, the app can then send off a pre-filled email.

Is good but

The timer is great and I’m sure it’s 100% for most people. However I would suggest adding a capture sound and vibration so that the user can be more certain they’ve got each runner. This would be especially useful for those with impairments. Understandably there is often a lot of sound, activity and distractions going on at the finish line. Keep up the great work

Developer Response ,

Hi,

Sound and vibration have been features of the app since it's release. However if your sound was turned off neither will work. The next version of the application will use haptic feedback which will work with sound turned off.

^ LG